I can't tell you where a poem comes from, what it is, or what it is for: nor can any other man. The reason I can't tell you is that the purpose of a poem is to go past telling, to be recognised by burning.

  • -- A. R. Ammons 安蒙斯

我不能告诉你一首诗从何而来,它是什么,它是干什么用的,别人也不能告诉你。我不能告诉你的原因是,一首诗的目的是超越叙述,通过燃烧得到认可。

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I've realized that although Valentine's Day can be a cheesy money-making stint to most people, it's a day of expressing love across the world. It doesn't have to only be between lovers, but by telling a friend that you care, or even an old person that they are still appreciated.

我意识到,尽管情人节对大多数人来说可能是一种俗气的赚钱方式,但它却是全世界表达爱的日子。这不只是恋人之间的事,你可以告诉朋友你很在乎他们,甚至告诉一个老人他们仍然很感激你。

I think poetry is the only domain where a writer you like can truly be said to influence you, because you read and reread a poem so many times that it simply drills itself into your head.

我认为诗歌是唯一一个你喜欢的作家能真正影响你的领域,因为你读了又读了那么多遍一首诗,以至于它会在你的脑海中根深蒂固。

When you read and understand a poem, comprehending its rich and formal meanings, then you master chaos a little.

当你阅读和理解一首诗,理解它丰富和正式的含义,那么你就掌握了一点混乱。

I don't think we're living in great times for movies, to tell you the truth.

说实话,我不认为我们生活在电影的黄金时代。

One reason people get divorced is that they run out of gift ideas.

人们离婚的一个原因是他们没有礼物的主意了。

Conscience is our magnetic compass; reason our chart.

良心是我们的罗盘;我们的图表。